Best Buy (BBFB)

The biggest consumer electronics outlet in the US is also the best -- Best Buy, that is. The company operates a chain of about 700 stores in the US and Canada offering a wide variety of electronic gadgets, movies, music, computers, and appliances. In addition to selling products, the stores offer installation and maintenance services, technical support, and subscriptions for cellphone and Internet services. Covering an average of more than 42,000 sq. ft., the big box stores are located in 48 states and five provinces. Best Buy also operates 20 Magnolia Audio Video stores in the US and more than 100 Future Shop locations in Canada.